Tag: Germany
Germany’s Evolving Military Aid to Ukraine, April 2025 Snapshot
As of April 17, 2025, Germany’s archive lists about €28 billion in military aid to Ukraine, mixing Bundeswehr stock transfers with industry buys. Deliveries include Patriot and IRIS-T air defences, Leopard tanks, PzH 2000s, drones, mine-clearers, and extensive logistics.
Read MoreBerlin’s €5bn package backs Ukraine’s air defense and industry
Germany’s defense minister Boris Pistorius announced €5 billion in new support for Ukraine, funding locally made long-range weapons, air-defense systems and munitions, satellite/command links, and medical gear—while urging partners to sustain a lasting air-defense push.
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Germany Unlocks €3B Now, €7B in 2025 to Bolster Ukraine
Germany’s foreign minister welcomed a Bundestag budget move freeing nearly €3 billion now and enabling about €7 billion in 2025, plus €8.25 billion in commitments through 2029. Funds prioritize air defense, munitions and spares, call on EU partners, and support Moldova.
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Scholz in Ukraine for the first time in two and a half years
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced €650 million in new weapons deliveries for Ukraine upon his arrival to Kyiv, his first visit in 2.5 years.
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Neutral Switzerland signs declaration to join European Sky Shield initiative
Switzerland has become the 15th member of the European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI), a project which seeks to build a unified air and missile defence system across Europe. The system was initiated by Germany following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and was designed to allow European countries to purchase defence systems together and train together.
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Germany Hosts 3.5 Million Refugees, Over 1 Million Ukrainians
By mid-2024, Germany hosted 3.48 million refugees, including 1.18 million Ukrainians, marking a new record. Refugee numbers rose by 60,000 since 2023, while those facing deportation fell to 226,882. Many Ukrainian refugees are hesitant to return home despite improved conditions.
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US and Germany foiled Russian plot to assassinate CEO of arms manufacturer sending weapons to Ukraine
US intelligence discovered earlier this year that the Russian government planned to assassinate the chief executive of a powerful German arms manufacturer that has been producing artillery shells and military vehicles for Ukraine, according to 5 US and Western officials familiar with the episode. The plot was one of a series of Russian plans to assassinate defence industry executives across Europe who were supporting Ukraine’s war effort, the sources said.
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Comprehensive German Military Aid: Ammunition, Vehicles and Drones
The German government has committed to providing additional military aid to Ukraine, offering ammunition, reconnaissance drones, border patrol vehicles, trucks, and medical supplies. This new package, valued at €1.3 billion, includes 26,000 artillery rounds.
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German Boost: Ukrenergo Secures EUR 24.5 Million to Enhance Power Grid
Ukraine’s National Power Company, Ukrenergo, is set to receive an additional EUR 24.5 million from the German government to enhance the country’s energy system. Ukrenergo CEO Volodymyr Kudrytskyi announced the allocation, with EUR 24 million in credit.
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German Journalist Linked to €600,000 from Putin Associate
The journalistic landscape in Germany faces a seismic shakeup as revelations unfold about Hubert Seipel, an award-winning broadcaster and author, receiving €600,000 from businesses linked to Russian oligarch Alexei A. Mordashov, a well-known Vladimir Putin ally.
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